Exploring and exploiting the limits of fast...

Postdoctoral Position: Exploring and exploiting the limits of fast
visual recognition

De : Maximilian Riesenhuber mr287 [ à ] georgetown.edu


Postdoctoral Position: Exploring and exploiting the limits of fast
visual recognition

Riesenhuber Lab
Department of Neuroscience
Georgetown University
Washington, DC

We have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow (pending finalization of
budget negotiations), starting in the late fall, to participate in a
research project studying the limits of visual object recognition and
cognitive processing at high image presentation rates and under dual-
task conditions, with the goal of utilizing target-related neural
signals recorded via high-density EEG for a real-time neurally-based
target detection system combining machine and biological vision. The
project thus offers the opportunity to do interesting research on
visual object recognition, attentional modulations, cognitive
control, and brain-machine-interfaces.

A strong quantitative background and experience in neural data
analysis are required. Experience with EEG and psychophysics is a
strong plus, as is a background in biological and/or machine vision.
The position is for an initial period of one year with the
possibility of extension for an additional two years depending on
progress. Salary is competitive. Due to funding restrictions,
candidates should be US citizens or permanent residents.

Our lab investigates the computational mechanisms underlying human
object recognition as a gateway to understanding information
processing and learning in cortex. In our work, we combine
computational modeling with psychophysical, fMRI and most recently
EEG data from our own lab and collaborators, as well as with single
unit data obtained in collaboration with physiology labs. For more
information, see http://maxlab.neuro.georgetown.edu.

Interested candidates should send a CV, a brief (1 page) statement of
research interests, representative reprints, and the names and
contact information of three references by email to Maximilian
Riesenhuber (mr287 [ à ] georgetown.edu). Review of applications will begin
immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Informal
inquiries (to mr287 [ à ] georgetown.edu) are welcome.

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Maximilian Riesenhuber phone: 202-687-9198
Department of Neuroscience fax: 202-784-3562
Georgetown University Medical Center email: mr287 [ à ] georgetown.edu
Research Building Room WP-12
3970 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20007 http://maxlab.neuro.georgetown.edu
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